https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-medical-devices-selection-guide.pdf
DISTRIBUTION HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Medical Equipment SELECTION GUIDE Medical equipment and devices must meet industry standards, maintaining performance and functionality despite frequent and rigorous disinfection with harsh chemicals and cleaners, exposure to ultraviolet rays and impact during use.
Copolyester, Polyester & PC/Polyester Blends Copolyester Eastman Tritan™ (Copolyester) High chemical resistance to a wide variety of hospital disinfectants; excellent toughness and impact resistance after disinfection; retains color and gloss after sterilization and disinfection; does not contain BPA, BPS or halogens Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) DuPont™ Crastin® & Rynite® (FR-PBT) 30% glass reinforced; flame retardant; good mold flow and electrical properties; high strength, stiffness, dimensional stability and heat resistance Polycarbonate/ Polyester (PC/PET) & Polycarbonate/ Polybutylene Terephthalate (PC/PBT) Covestro Makroblend® (FR-PC/PET) & (FR-PC/PBT) Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; flame retardant Covestro Makroblend® (Non-FR PC/PBT) Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; limited biocompatibility Trinseo EMERGE™ (FR-PC/PET) Chemical resistance; ignition resistance; limited biocompatibility PA, PVC, PC & PMMA Polyamide (Nylon, PA) Avient Trilliant™ XR Radiation Shielding (PA) Radiation shielding; green alternative for lead replacement; enhanced design freedom vs. lead; available in hard and soft durometers Arkema Rilsan® MED (PA11) & Rilsamid® MED (PA12) Chemical resistance; transparent and opaque; easy processing; creep resistance; temperature resistance; BPA-free; sterilizable by gamma, EtO and steam Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) GEON Performance Solutions Resilience™ HC (PVC) Excellent chemical resistance; good strength and stiffness; very good surface quality; inherently flame resistant; available in all medical colors; excellent solvent bonding to PVC Polycarbonate (PC) Trinseo EMERGE™ (PC) Ignition resistant; transparent and opaque; glass-filled also available PolyMethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Trinseo Plexiglas® Acrylics (PMMA) Clarity; easy processing; chemical resistance; BPA free; ideal for light piping and lenses Styrenics & FR-PC/ABS Blends Styrenics Trinseo MAGNUM™ (ABS) Opaque; custom colors; excellent impact and flow; low residuals; full biocompatibility INEOS Styrolution Terlux® HD (MABS) Good clarity; good heat and overall chemical resistance; good impact strength; good solvent bonding to PVC; outstanding surface quality INEOS Styrolution Lustran® & Novodur® HD (ABS) Opaque appearance; outstanding chemical resistance; high impact strength; excellent balance of properties; ease of processability; bondable FR- Polycarbonate/ ABS (FR-PC/ABS) Covestro Bayblend® (FR-PC/ABS) Flame retardant; good impact resistance; dimensional stability; toughness Trinseo EMERGE™ (FR-PC/ABS) Ignition resistant; limited biocompatibility; high flow; easy processing; glass-filled also available RIGID COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, & MONITORING EQUIPMENT Applications include: • Housings • Covers • Monitor bezels • Body panels • Handles • Access panels • Battery enclosures • Wands • Coils Rigid Component Solution Needs: • Materials compliant with ISO 10993 & USP Class VI, if required • UL approved resins to meet flammability requirements • Housings with toughness & good impact resistance • Enclosures & components that withstand repeated cleanings • High-flow materials for components with complex designs FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, & MONITORING EQUIPMENT Applications include: • O-rings • Gaskets • Wheels • Soft touch grips/handles • Keypads/displays • Diaphragms • Seals Flexible Component Solution Needs: • Comfortable handles & grips • Water-tight seals • Durable feet or casters • Durable keypads • Flow control TPE, TPC-ET, TPU, TPV & Flexible PVC Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) Avient Versaflex™ HC Overmolding Series (TPE) Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 42–65 Shore A; autoclave, radiation and EtO sterilizable; bondable to many substrates; customizable haptics Arkema Pebax® MED (TPE) Sterilizable by gamma and EtO; low energy return; soft touch; chemical resistance; overmolding material Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPC-ET) DuPont™ Hytrel® (TPC-ET) Wide range of flexibility, stiffness, and processing options; Shore D between 30-82; BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature flexibility; good chemical resistance Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Covestro Texin® (TPU) Biocompatible; soft touch; sterilizable; good chemical resistance; overmold for grips and handles; excellent bonding to polar substrates like PC; 70A to 95A Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) Avient Versalloy™ (TPV) Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 45–90 Shore A; autoclave, radiation and EtO sterilizable; natural and colorable; smooth texture; bonds to PP Exxon Mobil Santoprene™ (TPV) Durable sealing performance; elastic recovery; excellent chemical resistance; compliance with medical standards Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) GEON Performance Solutions Geon™ Flexible PVC Engineered exclusively for the healthcare market; transparent and opaque colors; radiopaque grades available; durometer ranges from 55A to 40D; gamma and EtO sterilizable Thermoset Silicone Elastomers Thermoset Silicone Elastomers/ Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) DuPont™ Liveo™ Silicone Elastomers (LSR) Biocompatible; non-irritating and non-sensitization; sterilizable; made without plasticizers, phthalates or latex PVC Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) GEON Performance Solutions Geon™ Flexible PVC Inherent flame resistance; halogen-free; excellent chemical resistance; non-yellowing; proven safety record in wire and cable applications; high temperature grades available TPE, TPC-ET, TPU & POE Thermoplastic Polyester (TPE) Arkema Pebax® (TPE) Flexibility; chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance; low coefficient of friction Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPC-ET) DuPont™ Hytrel® (TPC-ET) REACH, RoHS and WEEE compliant; wide range of flexibility, stiffness, and processing options; 30D-82D; BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature flexibility; good chemical resistance Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Covestro Texin® (TPU) RoHs, WEEE, and REACH compliant; excellent memory and recoil; abrasion resistance; Texin® Rx Series - medical grade Polyether TPU – 70A to 80D Polyolefin Elastomer (POE) Avient ECCOH™ Non-halogenated flame retardant; high flexibility; environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR); good electrical properties PA Polyamide (Nylon, PA) Arkema Rilsan® (PA) Chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance; low coefficient of friction; dimensional stability WIRE & CABLE: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, & MONITORING EQUIPMENT Applications include: • Plug molding • Flexible jacket • Heater cable insulation • Flexible cords • Coil cords & cable Wire & Cable Component Solution Needs: • Materials compliant with UL, RoHS, REACH & WEEE, if needed • Materials with good chemical, moisture & abrasion resistance • Low smoke & non-halogen materials CUSTOM AVIENT SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Custom Solution Needs Avient™ Custom Solutions Specialized materials to meet unique application requirements Avient Trilliant™ Healthcare products are a line of customized solutions specific for regulated medical devices; color branding expertise FDA-registered pre-colored resins and masterbatch options; color coding for safety and brand recognition Avient collaborates with key material suppliers to provide FDA-approved pre-colored resins Avient OnColor™ HC Plus offers customizable color masterbatch solutions pre-certified for biocompatibility using ISO 10993 and USP Class VI test protocol Reduced growth of microbes Avient WithStand™ additive technologies inhibit growth of microbes that often cause odor, staining and loss of mechanical properties AVIENT DISTRIBUTION Healthcare Supplier Line Card You face a unique set of challenges when designing parts for the healthcare industry.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/2021-medical-devices-selection-guide.pdf
DISTRIBUTION HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Medical Equipment SELECTION GUIDE Ever-growing pressure to improve patient outcomes, comply with regulatory requirements and reduce costs means you must find new ways to develop more innovative and resilient products.
RIGID COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, & MONITORING EQUIPMENT (housings & covers, monitor bezels, body panels, handles, battery enclosures, access panels, wands, coils) Rigid Component Solution Needs: Materials compliant with ISO 10993 & USP Class VI, if required UL approved resins to meet flammability requirements Housings with toughness & good impact resistance Enclosures & components that withstand repeated cleanings High-flow materials for components with complex designs Copolyester, Polyester & PC/Polyester Blends Copolyester Eastman Tritan™ (Copolyester) High chemical resistance to a wide variety of hospital disinfectants; excellent toughness and impact resistance after disinfection; retains color and gloss after sterilization and disinfection; does not contain BPA, BPS or halogens Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) DuPont™ Crastin® & Rynite® (FR- PBT) 30% glass reinforced; flame retardant; good mold flow and electrical properties; high strength, stiffness, dimensional stability and heat resistance Polycarbonate/ Polyester (PC/PET) & Polycarbonate/ Polybutylene Terephthalate (PC/PBT) Covestro Makroblend® (FR-PC/PET) & (FR-PC/PBT) Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; flame retardant Covestro Makroblend® (Non-FR PC/PBT) Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; limited biocompatibility Trinseo EMERGE™ (FR-PC/PET) Chemical resistance; ignition resistance; limited biocompatibility PA, PVC, PC & PMMA Polyamide (Nylon, PA) Avient Trilliant™ XR Radiation Shielding (PA) Radiation shielding; green alternative for lead replacement; enhanced design freedom vs. lead; available in hard and soft durometers Arkema Rilsan® MED (PA11) & Rilsamid® MED (PA12) Chemical resistance; transparent and opaque; easy processing; creep resistance; temperature resistance; BPA-free; sterilizable by gamma, EtO and steam Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) GEON Performance Solutions Resilience™ HC (PVC) Excellent chemical resistance; good strength and stiffness; very good surface quality; inherently flame resistant; available in all medical colors; excellent solvent bonding to PVC Polycarbonate (PC) Trinseo EMERGE™ (PC) Ignition resistant; transparent and opaque; glass-filled also available PolyMethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Altuglas Plexiglas® Acrylics (PMMA) Clarity; easy processing; chemical resistance; BPA free; ideal for light piping and lenses Styrenics & FR-PC/ABS Blends Styrenics Trinseo MAGNUM™ (ABS) Opaque; custom colors; excellent impact and flow; low residuals; full biocompatibility INEOS Styrolution Terlux® HD (MABS) Good clarity; good heat and overall chemical resistance; good impact strength; good solvent bonding to PVC; outstanding surface quality INEOS Styrolution Lustran® & Novodur® HD (ABS) Opaque appearance; outstanding chemical resistance; high impact strength; excellent balance of properties; ease of processability; bondable FR- Polycarbonate/ ABS (FR-PC/ABS) Covestro Bayblend® (FR-PC/ABS) Flame retardant; good impact resistance; dimensional stability; toughness Trinseo EMERGE™ (FR-PC/ABS) Ignition resistant; limited biocompatibility; high flow; easy processing; glass-filled also available Flexible Component Solution Needs: Comfortable handles & grips Water-tight seals Durable feet or casters Durable keypads Flow control TPE, TPC-ET, TPU, TPV & Flexible PVC Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) Avient Versaflex™ HC Overmolding Series (TPE) Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 42–65 Shore A; autoclave, radiation and EtO sterilizable; bondable to many substrates; customizable haptics Arkema Pebax® MED (TPE) Sterilizable by gamma and EtO; low energy return; soft touch; chemical resistance; overmolding material Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPC-ET) DuPont™ Hytrel® (TPC-ET) Wide range of flexibility, stiffness, and processing options; Shore D between 30-82; BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature flexibility; good chemical resistance Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Covestro Texin® (TPU) Biocompatible; soft touch; sterilizable; good chemical resistance; overmold for grips and handles; excellent bonding to polar substrates like PC; 70A to 95A Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) Avient Versalloy™ (TPV) Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 45–90 Shore A; autoclave, radiation and EtO sterilizable; natural and colorable; smooth texture; bonds to PP Exxon Mobil Santoprene™ (TPV) Durable sealing performance; elastic recovery; excellent chemical resistance; compliance with medical standards Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) GEON Performance Solutions Geon™ Flexible PVC Engineered exclusively for the healthcare market; transparent and opaque colors; radiopaque grades available; durometer ranges from 55A to 40D; gamma and EtO sterilizable Thermoset Silicone Elastomers Thermoset Silicone Elastomers/ Liquid Silicone Rubber DuPont™ Liveo™ Silicone Elastomers (LSR) Biocompatible; non-irritating and non-sensitization; sterilizable; made without plasticizers, phthalates or latex FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, MONITORING EQUIPMENT (o-rings, gaskets, wheels, soft touch grips/handles, keypads/displays, diaphragms, seals) WIRE & CABLE: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, & MONITORING EQUIPMENT (plug molding, heater cable insulation, flexible jacket, flexible cords, coil cords & cable) Wire and Cable Component Solution Needs: Materials compliant with UL, RoHS, REACH & WEEE, if needed Materials with good chemical, moisture & abrasion resistance Low smoke & non- halogen materials PVC Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) GEON Performance Solutions Geon™ Flexible PVC Inherent flame resistance; halogen-free; excellent chemical resistance; non-yellowing; proven safety record in wire and cable applications; high temperature grades available TPE, TPC-ET, TPU & POE Thermoplastic Polyester (TPE) Arkema Pebax® (TPE) Flexibility; chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance; low coefficient of friction Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPC-ET) DuPont™ Hytrel® (TPC-ET) REACH, RoHS and WEEE compliant; wide range of flexibility, stiffness, and processing options; 30D-82D; BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature flexibility; good chemical resistance Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Covestro Texin® (TPU) RoHs, WEEE, and REACH compliant; excellent memory and recoil; abrasion resistance; Texin® Rx Series - medical grade Polyether TPU – 70A to 80D Polyolefin Elastomer (POE) Avient ECCOH™ Non-halogenated flame retardant; high flexibility; environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR); good electrical properties PA Polyamide (Nylon, PA) Arkema Rilsan® (PA) Chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance; low coefficient of friction; dimensional stability CUSTOM AVIENT SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Custom Solution Needs Avient™ Custom Solutions Specialized materials to meet unique application requirements Avient Trilliant™ Healthcare products are a line of customized solutions specific for regulated medical devices; color branding expertise FDA-registered pre-colored resins and masterbatch options; color coding for safety and brand recognition Avient collaborates with key material suppliers to provide FDA-approved pre-colored resins Avient OnColor™ HC Plus offers customizable color masterbatch solutions pre-certified for biocompatibility using ISO 10993 and USP Class VI test protocol Reduced growth of microbes Avient WithStand™ additive technologies inhibit growth of microbes that often cause odor, staining and loss of mechanical properties AVIENT DISTRIBUTION Healthcare Supplier Line Card You face a unique set of challenges when designing parts for the healthcare industry.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/maxxam-polyolefin-formulations
Technical information, design guides, processing information and more.
Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations solution exceeded performance requirements, eliminated overmolding, and reduced cycle times.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-focuses-solving-customer-challenges-fakuma-2014
Overmolding thermoplastic elastomers
Guided by its Core Values, Sustainability Promise and No Surprises PledgeSM, PolyOne is committed to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders through ethical, sustainable and fiscally responsible principles.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-presents-leading-edge-solutions-fakuma-2015
In addition, visitors are invited to meet with experts at the stand and attend 15- minute Tech Talks focused on reducing weight, managing heat, adding value through thermoplastic elastomer overmolding, and more.
Guided by its Core Values, Sustainability Promise and No Surprises PledgeSM, PolyOne is committed to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders through ethical, sustainable and fiscally responsible principles.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=216&page=1
TPE Overmolding Solutions for Engineering Thermoplastics - White Paper
Universal Polyamide Overmold Thermoplastic Elastomer - White Paper
Background of old nylon overmolding compared to new polyamide technology
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/SEM TPE Product Selector Guide _N. America only_2023.pdf
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS North America Portfolio PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY OVERMOLDING PROCESS FEATURES Appearance Hardness Specific Gravity Food Contact UL 94 Suitable Substrates Injection Extrusion ASTM (Shore) ASTM (D792) reSound™ REC Recycled Content Series VX2800-9003 C Natural 47A 0.94 - - PP ✔ - 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content (PVB from windshields and laminated glass); 1.77 cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) VX2800-9004 C Natural 54A 0.95 - - PP ✔ - 25% PCR content (PVB from windshields and laminated glass) VX2800-0001 I Black 65A 0.89 - - PP ✔ - 25% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content VX2800-0001 I Natural 65A 0.89 - - PP ✔ - 25% PIR content VX2800-0001 C Black 65A 0.89 - - PP ✔ - 25% PCR content (ocean plastics) VX2800-0002 I Black 65A 0.88 - - PP ✔ - 40% PIR content VX2800-0003 C Gray 65A 0.88 ✔ - PP ✔ - 25% PCR/PIR content (food packaging) with application specific FDA rating VX0100-0001 AR I Black 79A 1.05 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - 30% PIR content reSound™ BIO Bio-based Series RS7900-0001 30N Natural 31A 1.00 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS7900-0001 45N Natural 48A 1.11 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS7900-0001 60N Natural 59A 1.11 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS7900-0001 70N Natural 69A 1.09 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS2800-0001 30N Natural 33A 0.85 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS2800-0001 45N Natural 49A 0.85 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS2800-0001 60N Natural 63A 0.87 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS2800-0001 70N Natural 71A 0.86 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint Series RS0200-9001 80 Natural 80A 0.87 - - PP, LDPE ✔ - -0.40 cradle-to-gate PCF RS0200-9001 60 Natural 60A 0.86 - - PP, LDPE ✔ - -0.03 cradle-to-gate PCF FEATURED TPES FOR CONSUMER APPLICATIONS CO NSUM ER Avient’s specialty thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are formulated to meet countless performance, application and aesthetic demands.
This guide provides a representative sampling of the portfolio available in North America, highlighting select grades for the consumer, healthcare and transportation markets.
FEATURED TPES FOR CONSUMER APPLICATIONS CO NSUM ER GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY OVERMOLDING PROCESS FEATURES Appearance Hardness Specific Gravity Food Contact UL 94 Suitable Substrates Injection Extrusion ASTM Shore ASTM (D792) Consumer Electronics Series Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 Natural 42A 0.92 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE ✔ - Good compression set—ideal for device cases or electronic grips Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 Natural 66A 1.15 - HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE ✔ - Chemical and abrasion resistant; 4.69 cradle-to-gate PCF—ideal for device cases or electronic grips Versaflex™ CE 3140-65N Natural 65A 1.00 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE ✔ - 5G transparent materials—ideal for device cases or gaskets Versaflex™ CE 3140-90N Natural 90A 1.01 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE ✔ - 5G transparent materials—ideal for device cases or gaskets Versaflex™ CE 3620 Black/ Natural 65A 1.00 - HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE ✔ - Chemical and abrasion resistant, hydrolitically stable—ideal for electronic grips/gaskets or wearables Engineering Resin Overmolds Versaflex™ OM 1060X-1 Natural 60A 0.93 ✔ - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - Versatile OM resin—ideal for grips/gaskets Versaflex™ OM 9-801N Natural 47A 1.04 ✔ HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS, PPO, POM, COPE, PMMA, HIPS ✔ - Soft touch/rubber feel—ideal for grips/gaskets Versaflex™ OM 9-802CL Clear 40A 0.92 ✔ - PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE ✔ - Soft touch/rubber feel—ideal for grips/gaskets Versaflex™ OM 6059-9 Black 58A 1.10 - HB PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ - Superior adhesion—ideal for grips, power tools/equipment Versaflex™ OM 6160-1 Black/ Natural 60A 1.11 ✔ HB PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ Superior adhesion—ideal for grips, power tools/equipment Versaflex™ OM 6240-1 Natural 43A 1.09 - - PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ - Superior adhesion — ideal for grips, power tools/equipment Versaflex™ OM 6258-1 Natural 62A 1.09 - - PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ - Superior adhesion—ideal for grips, power tools/equipment Versaflex™ OM 6258-9 Black 62A 1.09 - HB PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ - Superior adhesion—ideal for grips, power tools/equipment Versaflex™ OM 6275-9 Black 75A 1.10 - - PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ - Superior adhesion—ideal for grips, power tools/equipment Versollan™ OM1255NX Black 59A 1.05 - HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS, PC/PBT, COPE ✔ - Superior adhesion—ideal for power tool grips Versollan™ RU 2205-1 Natural 65A 1.16 - HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE ✔ ✔ High performance, rubber feel GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY OVERMOLDING PROCESS FEATURES Appearance Hardness Specific Gravity Food Contact UL 94 Suitable Substrates Injection Extrusion ASTM Shore ASTM (D792) Special Series Versaflex™ VDT 4202-40B Black 40A 1.00 - - PP ✔ ✔ Vibration dispersion—ideal for washer/dryer feet or shin guards Versaflex™ G2800-17 Pink 18 OO 0.85 - - - ✔ - Skin-like feel—ideal for adult toys Versaflex™ SP 2820-55N Natural 55A 0.91 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Superior puncture and tear resistance—ideal for dog toys Versaflex™ XP 2850 Natural 55A 0.88 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Wet grip—ideal for water sports or grips Versaflex™ GP 2810-40N AM US Translucent 45A 0.87 ✔ - - ✔ - Antimicrobial Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 AM Natural 67A 1.15 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE ✔ - Antimicrobial for consumer electronics Versalloy™ XL 9045-1 Natural 44A 0.88 ✔ - - ✔ - Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths— ideal for grips or thin wall parts Versalloy™ XL 9055-1 Natural 53A 0.89 ✔ - PP ✔ - Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths— ideal for grips or thin wall parts Versalloy™ XL 9055X-9 Black 53A 0.89 ✔ HB PP ✔ - Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths— ideal for grips or thin wall parts Versalloy™ XL 9070-1 Natural 70A 0.89 ✔ - PP ✔ - Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths— ideal for grips or thin wall parts Versalloy™ XL 9070X-9 Black 70A 0.89 ✔ HB PP ✔ - Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths; 2.54 cradle-to-gate PCF—ideal for grips or thin wall parts Dynaflex™ G7702-9001-02 Black 37A 1.10 - - PP ✔ ✔ High temperature performance—ideal for seals and gaskets Dynalloy™ DT 7910W White 45A 0.93 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Low compression—ideal for dairy tubing Versaflex™ CL 2000X Clear 3A 0.87 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Ultra soft Versaflex™ CL 2003X Clear 33 OO 0.87 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Gel feel Versaflex™ CL30 Clear 30A 0.89 ✔ - PP ✔ ✔ High clarity, high tackiness Versaflex™ CL40 Clear 43A 0.89 ✔ HB - ✔ ✔ High clarity, high tackiness General Purpose Series Versaflex™ GP 2810 Translucent 20A–60A 0.88 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Unfilled Versaflex™ GP 2810 Translucent 70A–90A 0.89 ✔ HB - ✔ ✔ Unfilled Dynaflex™ G7920 Natural/Black 20A 1.01 ✔ - PP ✔ ✔ Filled Dynaflex™ G7900 Natural/Black 30A–90A 1.05–1.20 ✔ HB PP ✔ ✔ Filled FEATURED TPES FOR CONSUMER APPLICATIONS CO NSUM ER GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY OVERMOLDING PROCESS FEATURES Appearance Hardness Specific Gravity Compression Set @ 23°C Compression Set @ 100°C Food Contact ISO 10993 USP VI UL 94 Suitable Substrates Injection Extrusion ASTM Shore A ASTM (D792) ASTM % ASTM % Tubing Versaflex™ G2705 N Translucent 60 0.89 20 - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PP ✔ ✔ High resiliance, low compression set, and good puncture sealing–ideal for medical and biopharma tubing Versaflex™ HC BT218 Translucent 67 0.89 19 69 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ Weldable and kink resistant—ideal for biopharma tubing Versalfex™ HC BIO BT218 Translucent 70 0.88 18 58 - ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ Weldable and kink resistant; 40% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)—ideal for biopharma tubing Versaflex™ HC MT317 Translucent 68 0.89 17 69 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ Flexible and kink resistant, high service temperature —ideal for medical and biopharma tubing Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70 0.95 17 51 - ✔ ✔ - PP ✔ ✔ High temperature resistance—ideal for peristaltic pump tubing Syringe Components Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 35 0.89 19 47 - ✔ ✔ - LDPE, PP ✔ - Good puncture sealing and elevated temperature performance—ideal for septums Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 57 1.01 20 37 - ✔ ✔ - - ✔ - Low coefficient of friction and elevated temperature performance—ideal for plungers and stoppers Engineering Resin Overmolds Versaflex™ OM 1040X-1 Translucent 42 0.92 22 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - Good compression set at room temperature— ideal for seals and grips Versaflex™ OM 3060-1 Clear 59 0.90 33 - ✔ ✔ ✔ HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS, PC/PETG, PC/PBT ✔ - Good compression set at room temperature and UV stability—ideal for seals and grips Versaflex™ OM 8940X-1 Clear 40 0.92 20 - ✔ ✔ - - PK, COPE, PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - Excellent chemical resistance to alcohols and disenfectants—ideal for grips on medical devices Versaflex™ OM 4052 Translucent 56 1.01 27 - ✔ - - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - Excellent chemical resistance to skin oils, like sebum, and hand lotion—ideal for consumer healthcare applications Versaflex™ OM 4063 Translucent 64 1.12 30 - ✔ - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - Excellent chemical resistance to skin oils, like sebum, and hand lotion—ideal for consumer healthcare applications General Purpose Applications Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 85 0.90 20 72 ✔ ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ High clarity without plasticizers—ideal for extrusion Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series Translucent 20–90 0.88 16 54 - ✔ - - - ✔ - Formulated without animal derivatives, excellent colorability—ideal for seals and labware Versaflex™ G2705 N Translucent 60 0.89 20 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - PP ✔ ✔ High resiliance, low compression set, and good puncture sealing Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70 0.95 17 51 - ✔ - - PP ✔ ✔ High temperature resistance Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series Natural 55 & 70 0.89 20 44 - - ✔ - - ✔ - Formulated without animal derivatives— ideal for injection molding long thin flow paths, smooth surface aesthetics Versaflex™ CL2242 Clear 43 0.89 23 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ - High clarity maintained after boiling cleaning processes Versaflex™ CL2250 Clear 50 0.89 20 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ - High clarity maintained after boiling cleaning processes FEATURED TPES FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS H EALTH CARE GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY BONDING PROCESS FEATURES Appearance Hardness Specific Gravity Weatherability* VOC FOG Odor** UL 94 Suitable Substrates Injection Extrusion ASTM Shore A ASTM (D792) Internal QUV 1000hrs (Delta E) VDA 278 μg/g (ppm) VDA 278 μg/g (ppm) Recycled Content Series reSound™ REC OF 7310-80 Black/ Natural (Gray) 80 0.90 0.35 75 379 3 (VDA 270) - PP ✔ 35% PCR/PIR content (food packaging)— ideal for automotive interior applications reSound™ REC OF 7310-90 Black/ Natural (Gray) 90 0.91 0.11 160 557 3 (VDA 270) - PP ✔ 45% PCR/PIR content (food packaging)— ideal for automotive interior applications General Purpose Series OnFlex™ G7705 B Black 42 1.20 - - - - - PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications OnFlex™ G7705 N Natural 44 1.18 - - - - - PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications OnFlex™ G7720 B Black 57 1.16 0.55 - - - HB PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications OnFlex™ G7720 N Natural 55 1.17 3.72 - - - HB PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications OnFlex™ G7820 N Natural 92 1.14 - - - - - PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications Automotive Fasteners & Interior Components OnFlex™ AF 7210 Series Natural 40–90 1.00 - - - - - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 40 1.00 0.49 113 845 2 (SAE J1351, Dry) - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 50 1.00 0.42 51 762 2 (SAE J1351, Dry) - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 60 1.00 0.21 112 1740 1 (SAE J1351, Dry) - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 70 0.99 0.22 105 1976 3 (SAE J1351, Dry) - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 80 1.00 0.32 74 4459 3 (SAE J1351, Dry) - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 90 1.00 - - - - - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance HVAC & Interior Components OnFlex™ LO 7120-45N Natural 45 1.15 3.21 41 521 2 (SAE J1351, Dry) - PP ✔ - Significant reductions in VOCs and fogging compared to traditional TPE technologies GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies OnFlex™ LO 7120-45B AM Black 45 1.13 0.52 - - - - PP ✔ - Imbedded antimicrobial technology FEATURED TPES FOR TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS TRANSPO RTATIO N * Values were taken on 3mm plaques following 1000hrs of continious exposure to UVA-340 ** Samples were conditioned at 23C at 35% RH for 24 hrs.
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TPE Overmolding Solutions for Engineering Thermoplastics - White Paper
Universal Polyamide Overmold Thermoplastic Elastomer - White Paper
Background of old nylon overmolding compared to new polyamide technology
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax/bergamid-polyamide-formulations
Nymax™ nylon substrate and Versaflex™ TPE overmold combine to deliver structural integrity and comfort for archery OEM
Product Selection Guide
Product Selection Guide
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/three-ways-soft-touch-enhances-consumer-products
TPEs can be used alone, or these softer materials can be overmolded onto a rigid plastic substrate using co-injection or insert injection-molding technology.
For example, overmolding a resilient TPE grip onto a power tool handle can supply vibration damping to avoid discomfort or even injury.
Within a month of its release, the first shoe with the new technology was featured as the “Editor’s Choice” in the Runner’s World Spring 2010 Shoe Guide.